The Team
Qualifications and Experience of Staff Team
The staff team is comprised of individuals who have different types of qualifications relevant to working with families such as Early Childhood Studies, Social Work, Law, Community & Family Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Midwifery, Diploma Level 3 Working with Children & Young People workforce or equivalent.
The accommodation is registered with and inspected by Ofsted. Services carried out are Residential Parenting Assessments, Supervised Contacts & Counsellor.
Registered Provider
Joanne Khan.
Registered Address: 94 Radcliffe Road, Bolton BL2 1NY
Email: info@sfamilies.co.uk
I bring a strong academic and professional foundation to my work, holding qualifications in Law alongside a Master’s in Social Work, which together underpin my practice with a robust understanding of legislation, safeguarding frameworks and the complexities of family court proceedings.
I established my first residential family assessment centre, First Steps, in 2022 and continue to oversee the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed assessment services there. Building on this success, I founded Strengthening Families Ltd to expand and enhance the support available to parents and children. As Director and Responsible Individual across both centres, I have extensive experience in leading teams, developing services, and working directly with vulnerable families, including care-experienced young parents and those requiring intensive, person-centred support.
My approach is grounded in empowerment, reflective practice and a commitment to creating safe, nurturing environments where parents are supported to understand their strengths, build confidence and work towards independence. Through my leadership, I remain dedicated to raising standards within the sector and ensuring every family receives compassionate, fair and evidence-based assessment and support.
Qualifications and Experience of Registered Manager
Ms Noemi Sipos
Noemi is dedicated to ensuring families receive the correct intervention and support to achieve the best outcomes possible. Having completed a degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Health Psychology, she deeply understands the emotional difficulties our families experience. She works tirelessly to ensure services work together to create packages of support that benefit families. Noemi has completed her Level 4 diploma in Children, Young People & Families and is currently working towards obtaining her Level 5 certificate in Children, Young People & Families Leadership and Management, which has strengthened her understanding of the importance of implementing therapeutic interventions when supporting families.
Noemi has over five years of experience working within family assessment centres. She started her career as a waking-night support worker and, due to her knowledge and commitment, has progressed to her current role as the deputy manager. Noemi is ready to take the next step in her career and understand the importance of creating a supportive and growth-oriented environment for both families and staff that promotes positive change.
Due to her experience, Noemi has vast experience and knowledge of child protection, persons posing risk and a particular interest in supporting parents who struggle with substance misuse. Noemi works tirelessly to promote the best interests of the children and families she works alongside.
